NJCAA Region XII Women's Basketball News
Wednesday, September 1
Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
All Columbus State volleyball, basketball games to be webcast
The Department of Student Activies and Athletic at Columbus State Community College is pleased to annouce an amazing partnership with the Ohio Center For Broadcasting as all home games (volleyball, men's and women's basketball will be webcast live with play by play analysis. All home game can be viewed from a link off the main page. To view this evenings volleyball match you can go directly to the this link.
Tuesday, March 23
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College women's finish third at Nationals
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team finished third at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. The Ocelots opened the tournament by beating Pima (AZ) Community College by a score of 65-56. Schoolcraft was led by Amber Avery with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Antania Shepherd had 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals, while April Goins had 10 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks shots.
In the semi-final, Schoolcraft College lost to Kirkwood (IA) Community College 58-44. The Ocelots were led by Amber Avery had 11 points, nine rebounds and two steals. April Goins had 10 points and six rebounds.
In the third place game, Schoolcraft College defeated Kankakee (IL) Community College 69-66 to claim third place. The Ocelots were led by Amber Avery had 24 points, 16 rebounds and two assists, while Jasmine Brown had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists. Emelda Chew had 10 points, while Angela Burrell had 10 points, seven assists and two steals. Amber Avery made the All-Tournament team. Schoolcraft finished the season 33-2.
Tuesday, March 23
Women's Basketball
Lake Michigan College finishes seventh at Nationals
The Lake Michigan College women's basketball team went 2-1 and finished seventh at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. In the opening game of the tournament Illinois Valley Community College defeated Lake Michigan College 77-64. The Indians were led by Jordan Boyer with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Tyeacia Warren had 12 points, four rebounds, six assists and one steal, while Sydney Radde had ten points and three rebounds.
In the consolation bracket, Lake Michigan defeated Bismarck (ND) State College 58-52. The Indians were led by Tyecia Warren with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists. Sarah Svoboda had 14 points, four rebounds and two steals, while Jordan Boyer added seven points and six rebounds.
In the seventh place game, Lake Michigan College defeated Monroe (NY) Community College 62-56. The Indians were led by Miranda Stefling with 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Katy Stuppy had 12 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Tyeacia Warren had eight points, eight rebounds and two assists. Miranda Strefling was named to the all tournament team. The Indians finished the season with a 28-6 record.
Wednesday February 17
Women's Basketball
Owens CC moves up to number two in this week's rankings
The Owens Community College women's basketball moved up two spots this week to number two in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's basketball poll. The Express are 24-2 overall, 10-0 in the OCCAC. Schoolcraft College dropped five spots this week to number six after losing to Delta College last Thursday. The Oceltos are 23-1, 13-1 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Lake Michigan College holds on to the number 17 spot for the second straight week. The Indians are 20-4 overall, 12-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Seven Region XII school are in the other's receiving votes category this week. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (17-8 overall, 9-1 OCCAC); Delta College (14-11, 10-5 MCCAA Eastern); Edison Community College (15-6, 4-5 OCCAC); Grand Rapids Community College (17-3, 11-1 MCCAA Eastern); Lakeland Community College (19-5, 8-2 OCCAC); Muskegon Community College (15-10, 5-7 MCCAA Western Conference) and St. Clair County Community College (19-5, 12-2 MCCAA Eastern Conference) are the teams in that catagory this week.
Wednesday, February 17
Women's Basketball
Vincennes drops to other receiving votes this week
Vincennes University women's basketball team dropped out of the top 25 in this week's NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll to the other's receiving votes category. The Trailblazers are 18-6 overall after losing to Jefferson (MO) College and Lincoln Trail (IL) College.
Wednesday, February 10
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University moves up four in this week's rankings
The Vincennes University women's basketball team moved up four spots to number 21 in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 18-4 overall on the season.
Wednesday, February 10
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College number one for the sixth straight week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is the number one team in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the sixth straight week. The Ocelots are 22-0 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College held on to the number four ranking again this week. The Express are 22-2 overall and 8-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Lake Michigan College breaks into the top 20 this week at number 17. The Indians are 18-4 overall and 10-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Seven NJCAA Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (15-8 overall, 7-1 OCCAC), Edison Community College (14-6, 4-4 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (16-3, 10-1 MCCAA Western Conference), Lakeland Community College (17-5, 6-2 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (13-9, 4-6 MCCAA Western Conference), Sinclair Community College (15-7, 5-4 OCCAC) and St. Clair County Community College (18-5, 11-2 MCCAA Eastern Conference) are the teams in that category.
Wednesday, February 3
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College number one for fifth straight week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team are ranked number one for the fifth straight week. The Ocelots are 22-0 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. They are idle until February 10. Owens Community College is ranked fourth in the second straight week. The Express are 21-2 and 7-0 in the OCCAC. Grand Rapids Community College breaks into the top 20 at number 16 this week. The Raiders are 15-2 overall and 9-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Six Region XII schools are listed in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (14-8 overall, 6-1 OCCAC), Edison Community College (14-4, 4-3 OCCAC), Lake Michigan College (16-4, 8-1 MCCAA Western Conference), Lakeland Community College (16-5, 5-2 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (12-8, 3-5 MCCAA Western Conference) and Sinclair Community College (14-7, 4-4 OCCAC) are the teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, February 3
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University cracks top 25 in this week's rankings
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is ranked 25th in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers, who have been in the others receiving votes catagory for weeks, are 17-4 on the season.
Wednesday, January 27
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College spents fourth straight week at number one
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is number one in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the fourth straight week. The Ocelots are 20-0 on the season and 10-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College moved up one spot to number four in this week's poll. The Express are 19-2 overall and 5-0 in the OCCAC. Seven Region XII schools are in the others receiving votes catagory. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (12-8 overall, 4-1 OCCAC), Edison Community College (13-3, 3-2 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (13-2, 7-0 MCCAA Western), Lake Michigan College (15-4, 7-1 MCCAA Western), Lakeland Community College (15-4, 4-1 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (11-8 overall, 2-5 MCCAA Western) and St. Clair County Community College (15-4 overall, 8-1 MCCAA Eastern) are the teams in that catagory this week.
Wednesday, January 27
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University is still in others receiving votes catagory
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is still in the other's receiving votes catagory of the NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll again this week. The Trailblazers are 15-4 overall on the season.
Wednesday, January 20
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College is number one for third straight week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is the number one team in the NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll for the third straight week. The Ocelots are 19-0 overall and 9-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College moved up two spots to number five. The Express are 16-2 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC. Eight Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (10-8, 2-1 OCCAC), Edison Community College (10-3 overall, 1-2 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (11-2, 5-0 MCCAA Eastern Conference), Lake Michigan College (13-4, 5-1 MCCAA Western), Lakeland Community College (14-3, 3-0 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (10-7, 1-4 MCCAA Western Conference), Sinclair Community College (13-3, 3-1 OCCAC) and St. Clair County Community College (13-4, 6-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference) are the teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, January 20
Vincennes University still in other receiving votes
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is in the others receiving votes catagory in this week's NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 12-4 on the season.
Wednesday, January 13
Women's Basketball
Vincennes still in other receiving votes catagory
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is listed in the other's receiving votes catagory of this week's NJCAA Division I Men's basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 12-4 on the season.
Wednesday, January 13
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College is number one for second straight week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is ranked number one for the second straight week. The Ocelots are 16-0 overall and 6-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College is ranked seventh for the second straight week. The Express are 14-2 and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Seven Region XII team are listed in the other's receiving votes this week. Edsion Community College (10-1 overall, 1-0 OCCAC), Lake Michigan College (11-4, 3-1 MCCAA Western Conference), Lakeland Community College (12-3, 1-0 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (10-5, 1-2 MCCAA Western Conference), Oakland Community College (11-4, 5-0 MCCAA Eastern Conference), Sinclair Community College (11-3, 0-1 OCCAC), and St. Clair County Community College (12-4, 5-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference).
Wednesday, January 6
Women's Basketball
Blanton and Monteleone earn NJCAA Player of the Week honors
Jasmine Blanton of Owens Community College and Julia Monteleone of Lorain County Community College earned NJCAA Player of the Week honors for this Week. Blanton averages 18 points per game over the bread for Owens, including a 27 point performance against Lake Michigan College on December 29th en route to earning Division II Player of the Week Honors. The 5' 9" guard shot 77 percent from the free throw line and added 8.2 rebounds over the pas four games. Blanton's drive and determination are what sets her apart from most athletes according to Head Coach Michael Llanas. He admires her poise to compete for a league title and run at a regional title.
Monteleone nailed a career high six three pointers three times in the past two week to be name the Division III Player of the week. The 5' 6" forward led Lorain County to a 3-1 record over the bread, averaging 19.75 points per game and six rebounds per game. Her week high cam on a 26 point performance in a 76-61 win over CCAC-Allegheny (PA).
Wednesday, January 6
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University still in others receiving votes catagory
The Vincennes University women's basketball is still in the other receiving votes catagory in this week's NJCAA Division I women's basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 10-4 overall on the season.
Wednesday, January 5
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College is new number one this week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team has jumped one spot to claim the top spot in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 15-0 overall and 6-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College held steady at number seven in this week's poll. The Express are 13-2 overall on the season. There are five Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Edison Community College (9-1 overall), Lake Michigan College (9-3, 1-0 MCCAA Western Conference), Lakeland Community College (11-3), Muskegon Community College (9-3) and Sinclair Community College (11-2, 1-0 OCCAC) are the teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, December 10
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College holds onto number two ranking again
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held onto the number two ranking in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll again this week. The Ocelots are 13-0 on the season and 4-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference and are off until January. Owens Community College moved up one spot this week to number seven in this week's rankings. The Express are 9-2 overall on the season. Six Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is 5-3 on the season, while Edison Community College is 8-1 on the season after their win last night. Lake Michigan College is 6-1 on the season, while Lakeland Community College is 9-2 on the season. Muksegon Community College is 6-3 on the season and Sinclair Community College is 7-2 on the season.
Wednesday, December 10
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University drops to others receiving votes
The Vincennes University women's basketball team has dropped into the other receiving votes catagory in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 10-4 on the season.
Tuesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College holds at number 2 for the third week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held steady at number two for third straight week in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 10-0 on the season. Owens Community College held onto the number eight ranking for the second staight week. The Express are 7-2 on the season. Five Region XII teams are currently in the others receiving votes catagory. The teams in that catagory are Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (4-3), Edison Community College (6-1), Lakeland Community College (7-2), Muskegon Community College (5-2) and Sinclair Community College (5-1) are the teams in that catagory.
Tuesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University drops one spot in this week's poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball team dropped on spot in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are currently 9-2 on the season.
Tuesday, November 24
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College still second in the nation
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number two ranking in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College moved up one spot this week to number eight. The Express are 4-1 on the season and will host the annual Turkey Shootout Friday through Sunday. Four Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (4-3), Edison Community College (4-0), Lakeland Community College (7-2) and Sinclair Community College (4-1) are all in that catagory this week.
Tuesday, November 24
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University ranked 20th this week
The Vincennes Univesity women's basketball team dropped ten spots in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll to number 20. The Trailblazers are 7-2 on the season and went 2-2 last week.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University opens at number 10 in first poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is ranked tenth in the first NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are 6-0 on the season.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College ranked second in first regular season poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is ranked number two this week in the first NJCAA Divsion II Women's Basketball regular season poll. The Oceltos are 4-0 on the season. Owens Community College is ranked number nine in this week's poll. The Express are 4-1 overall on the young season. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College are 14th in the rankings this week. The Surge are 2-2 overall on the season. Three Region XII teams are listed in the other receiving votes catagory this week. Edison Community College is 2-0 overall, Lakeland Community College is 5-1 and Sinclair Community College is 3-0 on the season.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Basketball
5 Region XII players named Division II Pre-Season All-Americans
Five NJCAA Region XII have been named to the NJCAA Division II Pre-Season All-American team. Sarah Clark of Owens Community College has been name Second Team Pre-Season All-American. The 5-10 sophomore averaged 15.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game last season. April Goins of Schoolcraft College also earned Second Team Pre-Season All-American honors. the 6-0 sophomore averaged 15.2 points, 9.5 assists, 1.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game last season for the Ocelots. Lauren Shephard of Ancilla College has also been named Seceond Team Pre-Season All-American this year. The 5-7 sophomore averaged 15.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.9 steal per game last season. Jessica Saffold of Cuyahoga Community College rounds out the Region XII members on the Second Team Pre-Season All-American team. the 5-9 sophomore averaged 16.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.0 steals per game last season.
Tamara Sneed of Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is the lone member from Region XII on the Third Team Pre-Season All-American Team. The 5-11 sophomore averaged 14.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game last season for the Surge.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Basketball
Buis named pre-season All-American
Vincennes University 5-11 sophomore Ashley Buis has been named to the NJCAA Division I basketball Pre-Season All-American First Team. She averaged 17.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game last season.
Wednesday, October 28
Women's Basketball
Sinclair women's basketball walks in breast cancer fundraisers
For the seventh consecutive year, the Sinclair Community College Women's Basketball Team participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 17 at the Dayton Dragons' Fifth Third Field. Approximately 6,500 walkers participated in the event raising $375,000 on Saturday for research, education, advocacy, and patient services.
The Sinclair CC Women's Basketball team had a group of 25 walkers including players, coaches, family, and friends. The team raised $1,180 in donations all going to the American Cancer Society.
Making Strides events are noncompetitive walks ranging in distance from 3 to 5 miles. The event unites people of all ages with a common goal to fight breast cancer and save lives. Chances are, you've been affected by breast cancer in some way, and Making Strides gives you the power to fight back and make a difference.
Thursday, October 27
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University ranked in pre-season hoops poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball team is ranked 13th in the NJCAA Division I women's basketball pre-season poll. The Trailblazers finished last season with a record of 25-10 overall.
Tuesday, October 27
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College ranked second in pre-season poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team is ranked second, behind defending champion Kirkwood (IA) Community College, in the NJCAA Division II pre-season basketball poll. The Ocelots, who were the Nationals runners-up last season, finished the year at 32-3 overall and were the NJCAA District H Tournament Champions. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked 5th in the poll. The Cougars, who won District G Tournament last season, finished 27-7. Owens Community College is ranked 11th in the poll. The Express finished last season with a 18-13 overall record. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is 12th in the pre-season rankings. The Surge, last season's OCCAC champions, finished the season with a 22-6 record. Oakland Community College is ranked 23rd in the pre-season rankings. The Raiders finished last season with a 23-8 record and were the District H runners-up. Teams can play their first game starting November 1st.
Sunday, April 12
Women's Basketball
Region XII has six Division II Women's Basketball All-Americans
NJCAA Region XII had six player named NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball All-Americans this season. Tabytha Harvey, a 5-9, sophomore forward from Oakland Community College earned First Team All-American Honors. Harvey averaged 18.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocks per game for the Raiders. Taylor Langham, a 5-9 freshman guard from Schoolcraft College also earned second team honors. Langham averaged 15.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks per game for the MCCAA Eastern Conference Champion Ocelots.
Brittany Bueche, a 5-8 sophomore guard from Grand Rapids Community College earned second team honors. Bueche aveaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.6 blocks for the MCCAA Western Conference Tri-Champion Raiders.
Jackie Feldpausch, 5-9 freshman forward from Lansing Community College earned Third Team All-American honors. Feldpausch averaged 17.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.1 steals and 0.1 blocks per game for the Stars. Gail Hartings, a 5-9 sophomore forward from Edison Community College earned Third Team All-American honors. Hartings averaged 18.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks per game for the Chargers. Heather Hassloch, a 6-0 sophomore forward from Cincinnati State Technical & Community College earned Third Team All-Americans this season. Hassloch averaged 19.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.5 steals and 2.4 blocks for the OCCAC Champion Surge.
Region XII congratulates these six players on their outstanding seasons.
Sunday, April 12
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University's Elam earns First Team All-American Honors
Vincennes University's Hope Elam, a 6-1, sophomore forward earned NJCAA Division I First Team All-American Honors. Elam averaged 21.2 points, 11.1 points, 2.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.7 blocks per game for the Trailblazers. Region XII congratulates Elam on her outstanding season
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft's impressive season ends with loss to Kirkwood
Schoolcraft College women's basketball season can to an end in the with a loss to two time defending champion Kirkwood (IA) CC in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship. The Ocelots finished the season with a 32-3 record and a MCCAA Eastern Conference, MCCAA and NJCAA District H Tournament championships. Schoolcraft was led by Sheray Brown with 12 points, she was the only Ocelots in double figures. Brittany Collins and April Goins were named to the All-tournament Team.
Schoolcraft reached the championship game with a 71-65 overtime win versus Pima (AZ) CC. The Ocelots were led by Tayler Langham with 17 points, while Antania Shepherd had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Amber Avery had 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
In the quaterfinal game Schoolcraft College defeated Louisburg (NC) CC 66-46 behind 22 points from April Goins and 13 from Tayler Langham. Schoolcraft's finish is the highest from a Region XII women's basketball team since 1996 when Lansing Community College won the NJCAA National Championship.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley's women finish 7th in the Nation
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's basketball team went 2-1 at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Nationals and finished 7th in the Nation. The Cougars defeated North Arkansas Colege 53-39 on Saturday to claim the seventh spot. Ja'Nee Morton, who made the All-Tournament team, scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Ericka King chipped in 11 points. Caitlin Krull had five points and 11 rebounds and Danielle Closson had 11 rebounds of the bench. On Thursday, Kalamazoo Valley defeated Allegeny College of Maryland 52-46. Nicole Compher scored 15 points of the bench to led the Cougars, whil Jeannie Closson had 11 points and eight rebounds. Danielle Closson had 10 points.
Kalamazoo Valley lost the first round game to Genesee (NY) Community College 66-54. Ja'Nee Morton had 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Jeannie Closson had 12 points and eight rebounds. Ericka King had 11 points. Kalamazoo Valley CC finished the season with a record of 27-6.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley CC punches ticket to Nationals
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's basketball team is heading to the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Nationals after a 60-53 win over Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, in the NJCAA District G Tournament. Caitlin Krull and Dee Dee Closson each scored 11 points to lead the Cougars in scoring Ja'Nee Morton add nine points and seven rebounds, while Closson grabbed a team eight boards. The Cougars, 22-7 overall, return to the Nationals for the second time in four years. Grand Rapids was led by Debbie Nikodemski scored 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Jillian Bowman scored 11 points and grabbed six boards. Brittany Bueche scoed 10 points for the Raiders. Bowman, Bueche and Krull were all named to the All-Tournament team as were Jeannie Closson from Kalamazoo Valley and Tyeacia Warren from Lake Michigan College. Ericka King of Kalamazoo Valley Community College was the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament and Ron Welch of Kalamazoo Valley was the Coach of the Year. Congratulations to Coach Welch and the rest of the Cougars
2009 NJCAA DISTRICT G CHAMPIONS
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Cougars
Saturday, March , 2009
Women's Basketball
District H Final is an all Michigan event
The top two teams in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Eastern Conference will meet for a third time this year. This time a trip to the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament is on the line when Schoolcraft College (29-2) and Oakland Community College (23-7) meet. Oakland CC earned a berth in the championship game by defeating host Owens Community College by a scoere of 79-52. The Raiders were lead by sophomores Tabytha Harvey and Julia Kelley who each had 17 points. Freshman Angela Ruelle added 14 points, whil Stephanie Spehar and Megan Murphy each added ten points. Owens was led by Josie Smith and Ashley Hooker with 14 points. Hooker also pulled down 12 boards, whil Sarah Clark added 11 rebounds.
Schoolcraft College earned their berth in the championship game with a hard earned 74-66 win over Columbus State Community College. Tayler Langham scored a game high 24 points and Antania Shepherd scored 16 points for the Ocelots. Sheray Brown grabbed 11 rebounds for Schoolcraft. Columbus State was led by freshman Elise England with 21 points and 22 rebounds, while Tiffany Powell added 18 points. Katie Potokar chipped in 11 points for the Cougars. The Championship game is set for Sunday at 2:00 PM at the SHAC at Owens Community College in Toledo, OH.
Wednesday, March 4
Women's Basketball
District G Tournament kicks off tonight
What is more than likely the toughest District in NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball starts tonight when Jackson Community College plays host school Ancilla College. What make the NJCAA District G Tournament so tough? It could be the four ranked schools or it could be that three others received votes in the final poll. The best reason is there are five 20 win teams in the Tournament, and four of those teams have 22 wins. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (22-5), Lake Michigan College (22-6), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (22-6) and Edison Community College (22-4) all have 22 wins, while Grand Rapids Community College enters the tournament with a 20-6 record. The quarterfinals on Thursday start with Muskegon Community College (16-11) playing Cincinnati State Technical & Community College at 2:00. At 4:00 PM, Lansing Community College (15-11) plays Kalamazoo Valley Community College, while Grand Rapids Community College plays Edison Community College at 6:00. Lake Michigan College plays the winner of tonight's game at 8:00. You can follow the tournament scores here.
Wednesday, February 25
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College holds number two spot in final poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number two spot in the in the NJCAA Divsion II Women's Basketball Poll for the fourth week in a row. The Ocelots, 25-2 overall and 18-0 in the MCCAA Eastern, open the MCCAA Tournament tonight hosting St. Clair County Community College. Schoolcraft won the MCCAA Eastern Conference by four games. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College dropped five spots this week to number eight. The Surge are 21-4 overall and 10-1 in the OCCAC. Grand Rapids Community College moved up one spot in this week's poll to number nine. The Raiders are 20-5, 13-3 MCCAA Western and are Tri-Champions of the MCCAA Western Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College move up on spot to number tenth in this week's poll. The Cougars are 21-5, 13-3 MCCAA Western Conference and also Tri-Champions of the MCCAA Western Conference. The third member of the Western Conference Tri-Championship, Lake Michigan College, dropped two spots to 11th in the this week's rankings. The Indians are 20-5 overall and 13-3 in the MCCAA Western. Four Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes category in this week's poll. Ancilla College(14-13, 7-9 MCCAA Western), Edison Community College (23-1, 8-2 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (16-11, 9-7 MCCAA Western Conference) and Oakland Community College (20-6, 14-4 MCCAA Eastern Conferenc) are those teams.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft and Cincinnati State hold their spots in this week's poll
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number two sport in this week's NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. This is the third week that the Ocelots have been number two in the poll. They are 23-2 overall and 16-0 in MCCAA Eastern Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College held on to the number three spot for the second straight week. The Surge are 20-3 overall and 9-0 in the OCCAC. Lake Michigan College debuts in the poll at number eight in this week's poll. The Indians are 19-4 overall and 12-2 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College also breaks into the poll this week at number ten. The Raiders are 18-5 overall and 11-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College held on to the number 11 spot in this week's poll. The Cougars are 19-5 overall and 11-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Two NJCAA Region XII teams are in the other receiving votes category. Edison Community College (20-3 overall, 7-2 OCCAC) and Muskegon Community College (16-9, 9-5 MCCAA Western Conference) are those two teams.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft hold number 2 spot, Cincinnati moves up one
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held on to the number two spot in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 22-2 overall and 15-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College moved up one spot to number three this week. The Surge 20-3 overall and 9-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped one spot to number 11 this week. The Cougars are 17-5 overall and 11-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Five Region XII teams are listed in the other receiving votes category. Grand Rapids Community College (18-5, 11-3 MCCAA Western), Lake Michigan College (18-4, 11-2 MCCAA Western), Lakeland Community College (16-8, 4-2 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (15-9, 9-4 MCCAA Western), St. Clair County Community College (16-9, 10-5 MCCAA Eastern).
Wednesday, February 4
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College and Cincinnati State hold their positions
Schoolcraft College held on to the number two ranking in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 19-2 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College held on to fourth place in the poll for the sixth straight week. The Surge are 18-3 overall and 7-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moved up three places to number ten in the rankings. The Cougars are 16-3 overall and 10-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Edison Community College (16-2 overall, 3-1 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (16-4, 9-2 MCCAA Western) and Muskegon Community College (14-8, 7-4 MCCAA Western) are the only Region XII teams in the others receiving votes category this week.
Wednesday, January 28
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College jumps three spots to number two this week
The Schoolcraft College Women's Basketball team jumped three spots to number two in this week NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 17-2 overall and 10-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College held on to the number four spot of the fifth straight week. The Surge are 14-3 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College jumped two spots this week to number 13. The Cougars are 14-3 overall and 8-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Eight Region XII teams are listed in the others receiving votes. Delta College (10-6, 8-2 MCCAA Eastern), Edison Community College (14-2, 2-1 OCCAC), Grand Rapids Community College (14-4, 7-2 MCCAA Western ), Kirtland Community College (12-7, 6-4 MCCAA Eastern), Muskegon Community College (12-8, 5-4 MCCAA Western), Owens Community College (11-6, 2-1 OCCAC), Sinclair Community College (9-6, 2-1 OCCAC) and St. Clair County Community College (14-6, 8-2 MCCAA Eastern) are the team listed in the others receiving votes.
Wednesday, January 21
Women's Baksetball
Cincinnati State T&CC holds number four ranking again
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team held on to the number four ranking in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Surge are 13-3 overall and 2-0 in the OCCAC. Schoolcraft College held on to the number five ranking for the third straight week. The Ocelots are 16-2 overall and 9-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped one spot this week to number 15. The Cougars are 13-3 overall and 7-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College broke in the top 20 at number 17. The Express are 11-6 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College dropped one spot to 18th this week. The Jayhawks are 11-7 overall and 4-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Ancilla College is the only Region XII College in the others receiving votes category. The Chargers are 11-7 overall and 4-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference.
Thursday, January 15
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College's Brittany Collins National Player of the Week
Brittany Collins (Detroit Renaissance; Detroit, Mich.) of Schoolcraft College broke the school record for assists last week. In a 110-64 win over Mott, Collins recorded 13 assists to tie her schools' record, followed by 14 assists in a 96-33 win over Kirtland to break the record. Last week, the point guard averaged 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game.
Standing at only 5'4", Collins has helped Schoolcraft to a No. 5 ranking in the nation and the No. 2 offensive in Division II Women's Basketball.
Collins set three NJCAA record on her way to being named the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
Wednesday, January 14
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State T&CC and Schoolcraft hold steady in the poll
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College women's basketball team held on to the number four spot for the third straight week in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Surge are 10-3 overall. Schoolcraft College also held on the the number five spot for the second straight week. The Ocelots are 13-2 overall and 6-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College held on to the number 14 spot for the second straight week. The Cougars 10-2 overall and 4-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Muskegon Community College moved up one spot this week to 16 in the current poll. The Jayhawks are 10-4 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Three Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory. Ancilla College (9-6, 2-2 MCCAA Western Conference), Owens Community College (9-6) and St. Clair County Community College (10-6, 4-2 MCCAA Eastern Conference)
Wednesday, January 7
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State Technical & CC hold at number four in rankings
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College held on to the number four spot in this week NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Surge are 9-3 overall. Schoolcraft College moved up to spots to number five in the current poll. The Ocelots are 12-2 overall and 5-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College moves up one spot this week to number 14 in the poll. The Cougars are 10-2 overall and 4-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Muskegon Community College enters the poll this week at number 17. The Jayhawks are 10-4 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Five Region XII schools are listed in the others receiving votes category. Ancilla College (9-6, 2-2), Grand Rapids Community College (10-3, 3-1), Kirtland Community College (9-4, 3-2), Oakland Community College (9-4, 4-1) and Owens Community College (9-6) are in the others receiving votes category.
December 13, 2008
Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, News
Delta to honor former AD Lynn Conway on Saturday, Dec. 20
Delta College will honor former Athletic Director Lynn Conway on Saturday, December 20 at 12:00 in Pioneer Gym in University Center, MI. The ceremony will take place just before the second day of the Lynn Conway Holiday Classic. Conway began his career at Bay City Junior College in 1956 as a full time Faculty member and Men's Basketball Coach. He continued to server in the sam capacity at Delta College when in 1961 Bay City Junior College closed its doors. Lynn took over as Delta's second Athletic Director when Dan Kinsey retired in 1966. Conway served as Athletic Director until 1999. Conway and former Oakland Community College Athletic Director Prentice "Pin" Ryan were instrumental in establishing Divsion II Men's Basketbal at the NJCAA National Level. In fact, Delta College hosted the first six years fo the tournament and Delta won the tournament in 1989.
December 11, 2008
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State Technical & CC leads four Region XII team in poll
The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College moved up one spot in this week NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll to number four. The Surge (7-3) lost to Division I Walters (TN) State Community College 77-58 in their only game this week. Owens Community College moved up one spot this week to number five. The Lady Express beat St. Clair County Community College 84-71 and Indiana Institute of Technology JV 76-32 last week. Schoolcraft College held steady this week at number seven. The Ocelots (8-1) beat Macomb Community College 86-50, Lakleand Community College 74-54 and Kalamazoo Valley Community College 95-62 last week. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped six spots to number 15 this week. The Cougars (6-2) beat Ancilla College 66-55, beat Sinclair Community College 68-63 in overtime and lost to Schoolcraft College 95-62. Grand Rapids Community College (6-3), Kirtland Community College (5-2), Muskegon Community College (5-4) and Oakland Community College (5-2) are in the others receiving votes catagory.
December 3, 2008
Women's Basketball
Columbus State CC's Randy Crites wins 200th game
Columbus State Community College Head Women's Basketball Coach Randall Crites has reached a career coaching mark. Crites won his 200th collegiate career win with a 81-80 win over Lake Michigan College on Friday, November 28 at the Turkey Trot Shootout in Kalamazoo, MI. "Coach Crites is a coach dedicated to his craft, to the mission of the basketball team and this establishes him in an elite field of coaches. Congratulations is well deserved for this milestone and ther will be many more", said M.D. Ferguson Columbus State CC Athletic Director.
December 3, 2008
Women's Basketball
Cincinnati State Technical & CC leads four Region XII team in poll
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College moved up two spots to number five in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Surge (6-2) lost to Division I Roane (TN) State Community College 75-65 last week and beat Southeastern Illinois College last night 86-74. Owens Community College breaks into the poll this week at number six. The Lady Express (6-4) beat Schoolcraft College 73-72, lost to Lake Michigan College 83-65 and beat Kalamazoo Valley Community College 69-58 this weekend at the Turkey Trot Shootout. Schoolcraft College dropped four spots this week to number seven. The Ocelots (6-1, 2-0 MCCAA East) lost to Owens Community College 73-72, beat Kennedy-King (IL) College 103-73 and beat Columbus State Community College 93-59 at the Turkey Trot Shootout last weekend. Kalamazoo Valley Community College dropped seven spots this week to number nine. The Cougars (4-1) beat Kennedy-King (IL) College 74-49, beat Columbus State Community College 76-51 and lost to Owens Community College 69-58 at the Turkey Trot Shootout last weekend. Grand Rapids Community College (4-2) and Muskegon Community College (4-2) are the only Region XII teams in the others receiving votes category.
November 25, 2008
Women's Basketball
Region XII has three in top seven in this week's poll
Region XII has three teams ranked in the top seven in the last NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. Kalamazoo Valley Community College breaks into the poll this week at number two. The Cougars (2-0)won both of their games at the East/West Classic beating Alpena Community College and St. Clair County Community College. Schoolcraft College moved up two spots this week to number three. The Ocelots who have been idle since November 8th will get back into action at the Turkey Trot Shootout hosted by Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College jumped five spots to number seven this week. The Surge beat Rio Grande (OH) College JV twice the week. Muskegon Comunity College (3-1) and Owens Community College (2-3) are the only Region XII schools in the other receiving votes category.
November 19, 2008
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft and Cincinnati State ranked in first poll
Schoolcraft College is fifth in the first regular season NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 3-0 on the season and will play next on Thanksgiving weekend at the Turkey Shoot-Out at Kalamazoo Valley CC. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is ranked 12th in the poll this week. The Surge are 3-1 on the season. Kirtland CC (1-1), Muskegon CC (1-1), Owens CC (2-3) and Sinclair CC (2-2) are all in the others receiving votes catagory.
October 23, 2008
Women's Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley CC leads Region XII teams in pre-season poll
Kalamazoo Valley CC is ranked second in the NJCAA Region XII Division II Women's Basketball Pre-Season poll. The Cougars, 18-11 last season, lead four Region XII teams in the rankings. Mott CC (21-14) are ranked fifth in the pre-season rankings. The Bears finished fourth in the NJCAA Division II Basketball National Tournament last year. Mott has won the District H tournament four consecutive years. Schoolcraft College (28-4) are ranked 10th in the pre-season rankings. Owens CC rounds out the ranked teams in the poll as the Express (23-10) come in at 17th in the poll. Lansing CC (18-13) and Oakland CC (22-8) are among the eight teams in the others receiving votes portion of the poll. In Division I, Vincennes University (19-12) are in the other receiving votes catagory. Region XII has one preseason All-American Tabytha Harvey from Oakland CC is a second team pre-season All-American. The 5-9 forward averaged 15.0 points per game, 5 rebounds per game, 3 assists per game and 2 steals per game for the Raiders.